Mileage Blocking, Driving Test Delays, Christmas Prepayment Clubs

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When shopping for cars mileage is one of the most important determinants for price. But what if you can't trust the advertised mileage of used cars for sale. We hear about the use of mileage blocking devices which can alter the mileage on a car without trace. An investigation by the National Audit Office has found that 70% of DVSA test centres now have the maximum 24 week wait time for test slots - and hear about the threatening behavior of a third party seller. And remember Farepak? Its twenty years since the Christmas prepayment club went bust. But only now are new laws coming in to ensure it doesn't happen again. We'll be hearing what the new regulations will mean for the many people who use them. PRESENTER: Winfred Robinson PRODUCER: Catherine Earlam